The Mass of Saint Gregory

Deutsche Grafik 1460–1470, vers 1470

The image shows three figures in a religious setting. One figure is emerging from a tomb-like structure and is raising both hands. This person has distinct facial features, wears a crown of thorns and a halo, and has dark hair. On the left, a person in a tall hat and red robe kneels near a multicolored altar while holding an open book. On the right, an angelic figure with large red wings and a halo stands beside the kneeling person with hands held in front. The background features a stone wall, an altar, hanging items, and an ornate ceiling. The scene is colorful and includes green, red, yellow surfaces, and text blocks at the bottom.

Artiste: Deutsche Grafik 1460–1470
Datation: vers 1470
Catégorie: Estampe
Technique: woodcut, hand-colored in red lake, green, yellow, tan, brown
Collection: National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence: Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

The image shows three figures in a religious setting. One figure is emerging from a tomb-like structure and is raising both hands. This person has distinct facial features, wears a crown of thorns and a halo, and has dark hair. On the left, a person in a tall hat and red robe kneels near a multicolored altar while holding an open book. On the right, an angelic figure with large red wings and a halo stands beside the kneeling person with hands held in front. The background features a stone wall, an altar, hanging items, and an ornate ceiling. The scene is colorful and includes green, red, yellow surfaces, and text blocks at the bottom.

Deutsche Grafik 1460–1470